The robbery happened about 3 p.m. Tuesday, said officer Hilal Williams, a New Orleans Police Department spokeswoman. The victim, an 85-year-old woman, was playing a slot machine when the suspect walked up to her and snatched her wallet from her hands.

The man then ran out of the casino.

He is described as a middle-aged man who wore a black leather jacket, light-colored pants and a fedora hat.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact the NOPD's 8th District detectives at 504.658.6080.